Tag: Ben Slowey

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Kid Vibe

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks with Austin Sorum AKA hip hop artist Kid Vibe, whose most recent single “Shit (Remix)” dropped in March. Based outside of Madison, he runs the fashion brand Down 2 Hearse as well as media influencer/promotional company Plugged In With Vibe. They discussed Austin’s beginnings as a rapper from spitting Eminem bars during a freestyle battle, what Plugged In With Vibe has to offer for artists, succeeding in the industry through discipline and intention, projects he’s working on, and bouncing back from losses due to the pandemic. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Die by The Sword

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks with DJ and producer Connor Cogswell AKA Die By The Sword, whose most recent EP “District” dropped in March. He grew up in Homewood and New Lenox, IL but is now based in Chicago. They discussed Connor’s inception into dubstep through a Warped Tour experience, breaching the Chicago club scene, doing a live stream at The Miramar in Milwaukee, the psychological effects of quarantine, and the inspiration behind his new EP. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Tommy Conquest

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to hip hop artist Tommy Conquest, whose most recent EP “The Adventures of Tommy Conquest Volume 2: Sincerely Yours” dropped in March. He’s currently based in the Racine area. They discussed Tommy’s inspiration from Chicago hip hop, challenging male gender norms, breaking into Milwaukee’s scene, the story behind “Sincerely Yours”, and the upcoming Volume 3 – “Boys Can Wear Flowers”. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with 8Hertz

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks with dubstep producer and DJ 8Hertz, whose most recent mix “Always 4/20 Mix” dropped on….4/20. She’s based in Madison. They discussed Brooke’s interest in producing bringing her down to Madison from upstate, her recent 4/20 trip to Portland, her songs “Acid Test” and “Spirit Molecule”, her “Smoke Sesh” mixes, and her goals to incorporate more saxophone and vocals into her music. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Brendan Demet

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to multi-instrumentalist and composer Brendan Demet, whose solo album “B-25” came out last year. He plays in jazz band Birdbrain and funk band Conscious Congress, plus he runs the studio Riverwest Records. They discussed Brendan’s middle school cover band gig promoting drinking milk, his obsession with theory and improvisation, the making of “B-25”, having the capacity to adapt and change by learning from every person you meet, and what Riverwest Records is up to. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with D-Ski

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to DJ and producer D-Ski, whose most recent single “HiHo” dropped on Soundcloud in November. He’s got a number of festivals lined up for the summer including Outlander and Electric Island. They discussed Anthony’s gradual shift in taste from rap and metal into dubstep, getting started at The Miramar, the Electronic MKE series he was part of at Whiskeybar, music he’s working on, and his upcoming gigs. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Cody Ratley (Shamewave)

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to Cody Ratley of the shoegaze project Shamewave. His most recent EP “Heaven” dropped in February. They discussed Cody’s origins in the metal and hardcore scenes, his cat Norman, beginning Shamewave, the traumatic themes of “Heaven”, and new music he’s working on. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Harrison Colby

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to Harrison Colby, who plays in punk band Sex Scenes as well as power pop band Rexxx. He’s also got an avant-garde solo project The Beat Index from which his debut record “Volume One: Juvenilia” came out last summer. Previously, he played in NO/NO and The Delphines. They discussed Harry’s beginnings playing bands in high school, growing up in Richmond, VA, his krautrock/post-punk influences in The Beat Index, dropping the Rexxx record right before quarantine, and our mutual love of ice cream. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with AR Wesley

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to AR Wesley, whose most recent projects “Floral” and “Traffic” both dropped in 2019. Originally from Milwaukee, he’s now based in Las Vegas. They discussed AR’s early love of R&B music, the productive year 2019 was, moving west to escape the cold, music he’s working on now, and stealing your parents’ CDs when you were little. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Seth David (Sethinbetween)

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to house producer Seth David, who also makes hip hop music as Sethinbetween. His debut house EP “GOAT: Going On Another Trip” dropped February 2020. He’s also half of EDM duo RCKT PWR, currently based in LA. They discussed Seth’s origins making music in Kenosha, his move between rap and EDM, what RCKT PWR is up to, the making of “GOAT”, and getting recognized as RCKT PWR as soon as he moved to LA. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Andrew David Weber

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to singer-songwriter Andrew David Weber, whose last record “The Howl of Insanity” dropped on Halloween. He also plays in rock band Whiskey of the Damned. They discussed Andrew’s love of grapefruit, the mental health themes of his last record, two more records he’s got planned, a live album WotD is working on, and what’s going on with Walker’s Point Music Hall. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Kyle Kenowski

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today on Mr. Nice Guy, Ben talks to classical psych-folk pop artist and animator Kyle Kenowski, whose record “Need Disease” came out in November. The music video for the record’s second track “Trustwormy” was featured on Adult Swim. They discussed Kyle’s influences ranging from The Beatles to Animal Collective to classical music, taking two years to record “Need Disease”, his preference to teach himself, the animation process, and getting started on his new record – “Ourugorus Garden”. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Annalog

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to DJ and producer Annalog, whose got a number of edits up on Soundcloud, as well as the song “Habitat” with Slang Troubadour streaming everywhere. Originally from Milwaukee, she’s now based in Kansas City. They discussed Annalog’s origins making music in college, naps, the culture of KC, working with Higher Education Records, and her goal to play out more in KC’s LGBTQ+ scene. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Dee3x

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today on Mr. Nice Guy, Ben talks to Dee3x, whose been in the Milwaukee scene for over a decade. Although he doesn’t have music up on DSPs anymore, that will change soon. They discussed Dee’s beginnings inspired by the likes of DMX (RIP) and Lauryn Hill, first entering a studio his freshman year of high school, the ups and downs of perfectionism, moving around the last few years, and what he’s got in store. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Ethan Keller

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to singer-songwriter Ethan Keller, whose most recent record “Carried Away” came out in 2017. He’s the founder/owner of Cache Cider, Milwaukee’s first cidery. They discussed Ethan’s personal evolution as an artist, the layering of his last record, gigs he has lined up for the summer, his goal to enrich education about apples with his cidery, and the ciders he’s pouring now. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Thicc Ellis

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to DJ and promoter Thicc Ellis, who runs Bass Music Mafia. Originally from Lake Geneva, he’s now based in Appleton. They discussed Nick’s beginnings throwing parties with his friends around Lake Geneva, taking what he learned from his mistakes to help others, riddim, Bass Music Mafia’s feats, and what’s to come in the new few months. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Iammarcandrew

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks with Iammarcandrew, formerly known as Mvgic. His most recent album “Magenta Motherboard: System Overload” dropped in March. They discussed Marc’s first mixtape as a freshman in high school, his rebranding, the three video game-themed albums he dropped in the last year, the team he rocks with, and overcoming his self-doubt. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Daniel James

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to Daniel James, who is frontman of glam punk band Indonesian Junk. Their latest record “Living in a Nightmare” came out in March. They discussed Daniel’s inception into the Milwaukee music scene in the early 2000s, Indonesian Junk’s founding, making their new record work during quarantine, the singles compilation they dropped last summer, and writing songs about how scared we all are right now. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Jermaine Event

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to hip hop artist and podcaster Jermaine Event, whose most recent album “The Grump” dropped last summer. His podcast is called “Babble On Five”. They discussed Jermaine’s early influence from Eminem as a young teenager, his time working w Higher Education Records, the humorous interludes on “The Grump”, a new album he’s working on, and the ramblings of his podcast. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Travvy Trav

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to DJ, producer, and actor Travvy Trav, whose most recent single and video “Black Women” dropped on Inauguration Day. He’s a resident DJ at This is It. They discussed Trav’s interest in DJing and producing from requesting hits at the club, how This Is It saved him, the singles he dropped in 2020, reggaton tracks he’s working on, and his recent role in the film Circumstances 2. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with C-Yonko

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to hip hop artist C-Yonko, whose most recent single “Shakedown” featuring GraphicMuzik dropped last month. His last album, “No More Excuses”, has a chopped and screwed version of it out as well. They discussed Cameron’s early proficiency drumming in high school, meeting a producer by chance while working at a restaurant, deciding around 2018 to start putting music out, his influence from anime, and what his next steps are. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Greyhound

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks with house/techno producer Greyhound, who began his career as an open format DJ. He’s got two EPs out, “Upper East Side” and “Asleep On The Green Line”. They discussed Greyhound’s origins making loops in high school, meeting people through the skate scene and hardcore shows, his favor of throwing house shows rather than DJing clubs, school not being his thing, and the music he’s working on now. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. nice Guy With Steve Peplin

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to multi-instrumentalist and composer Steve Peplin, who plays in numerous projects in Milwaukee’s jazz, funk, and rock scenes. Among them include Invocation Trio, Strangelander, Dinosaur Rocket, Match Stick, Neil Davis Duo, De La Buena as well as a few others. They discussed Steve’s lineage of musicians he comes from, teaching at MATC and Lawrence University, what each of his bands are up to, trimming down how many projects he’s in, and his interest in fantasy and folklore. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Mark Yencheske

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to Mark Yencheske, who plays bass in Paper Holland, with Abby Jeanne, and in his own project. He’s booking live outdoor music starting in May at Best Place at the Historic Pabst Brewery. They discussed Mark’s dad’s accordion playing, Paper Holland’s new material, working with Abby Jeanne as she’s been living in New York, the upcoming live music series, and some funky new solo stuff he’s working on. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below:

VIDEO: Mr. Nice Guy with Brve

Our Music Director, Ben Slowey, is more than on top of the local music scene. In addition to his work for Breaking And Entering, he also hosts the Mr. Nice Guy podcast, an interview-based show that reaches out to Milwaukeeans for conversations about what motivates them. Many of these shows fittingly involve the local music scene, and we’ll be sharing some of them here as well.

Today, Ben talks to hip hop-and R&B artist, producer, and clothing designer Brve, who dropped a boat load of music in 2020. His most recent release is “Roses Remix” from January. They discussed Brve’s early days as a quieter creative in high school, the EPs that dropped last year, colors in his songs, his new online shop, and his mindset of chasing after greatness. You can check out more episodes of Mr. Nice Guy on YouTube, and check out this interview below: